ANKARA (AA) - Anadolu Agency's 8th War Journalism Certificate Program concluded in capital Ankara on Oct. 28.
The 12-day program organized jointly by Anadolu Agency and Turkish Police Academy was aimed at training correspondents and preparing them to face dangers that may arise during reporting under emergency situations and conditions of war and natural disasters.
Turkey's official disaster management agency AFAD, the Turkish Armed Forces, and the Undersecretary of Public Order and Security contributed to the program with their experienced staff.
The courses included theoretical and practical components. Experienced police and Turkish Armed Forces personnel in Ankara gave training to 22 participants and gave them tips about how to react in critical zones.
The ceremony, attended by Anadolu Agency Deputy Director General Metin Mutanoglu, opened with a video which reflected the plight and special moments of the trainees during their 12-days training.
"Special forces and Police Academy give great support to us [Anadolu Agency] in training correspondents in Turkey, and now regional correspondents," Mutanoglu said.
Mutanoglu added three trainees from Al Jazeera attended also to the program within the scope of cooperation agreement that allowed both media institutions to share experiences and hold joint training programs.
Mohammed Isa, a trainee of the program, said there are wars and crisis nearby Turkey, and therefore correspondents play an "significant" role.
Isa said the training program is "needed" for the reporters, who work in those regions.
A comprehensive range of subjects were offered in the program including journalism, terrorism, refugees, personal security, the laws of war, first aid, advanced driving techniques, water survival techniques, navigation, explosives, chemical and biological attacks and media management in hostile environments.
Internationally recognized certificates were awarded to participants at the end of the program.
Anadolu Agency wraps up 8th War Journalism Program
The 12-day program gives correspondents training on how to survive in conflict zones